English Speaking 1 is the first course in a three-module series on English Speaking aimed at developing academic speaking skills for first-year language major students at Tay Nguyen University. The English Speaking 1 course equips students with basic vocabulary on familiar topics (leisure activities, likes/dislikes, emotions, jobs, travel, music, personality, home), basic grammar knowledge, techniques to improve English pronunciation, and strategies to effectively learn and develop speaking skills for the English Speaking 1 course, such as developing supporting ideas from main ideas and creating mind maps. Additionally, the English Speaking 1 course helps students practice language skills and provides knowledge about the countries and people of some English-speaking nations.